Thine ticket doth matter greatly

At the heart of Minneapolis, The Basilica of Saint Mary rises along the skyline and serves as a recognizable part of our downtown landscape. But it’s more than just a place to rock out for two days during The Basilica Block Party—it’s also a spiritual, cultural and community center for many.

The Basilica of Saint Mary—America’s first Basilica—has stood as a The Building of Hope for more than a century. But for decades, we took it for granted and it was nearly destroyed due to neglect. Fortunately, our community realized the value of the building in time to save it. Now, it’s up to us to turn back the hands of time and restore The Basilica to its original glory.

Your ticket to The Basilica Block Party helps support The Basilica Landmark’s mission to preserve, protect and restore this historic building all year long. We are committed to ensuring The Building of Hope continues to welcome generations to come to rock out at the Block Party. Here’s how you can support The Basilica after the bands and beer disappear:

The Basilica Block Party began in 1995 as a fundraiser to help pay for the structural restoration of The Basilica of Saint Mary. Today, proceeds from the event benefit The Basilica Landmark, which preserves, restores, and advances the historic Basilica of Saint Mary for all generations. In addition, a portion of all proceeds from The Basilica Block Party go to The Basilica’s St. Vincent de Paul outreach program, which provides services to those in need.

Kids

Fanzone Pit

Fanzone Ticket: $100 per night [FRIDAY IS SOLD OUT!]

Access to a standing room only area in front of the Sun Country Airlines stage with a dedicated cash bar serving beer, wine, and soda. Ticket holders will get a wrist band and can come and go throughout the evening. This ticket does NOT include access to the Great Clips Skybox or any VIP areas at the Sun Country Airlines or PreferredOne stages.

Fanzone Pit

VIP

Block Star Ticket: $175 per night [FRIDAY IS SOLD OUT!]

Includes free parking at the MCTC ramp adjacent to the Basilica, free catered food and free beverages in the Irish Born Hospitality VIP area across from the PreferredOne stage only, on the west lawn of the Basilica, and access to indoor bathrooms throughout the evening. This ticket does NOT include access to the FanZone, Great Clips Skybox or any VIP area at the Sun Country Airlines stage.

$75 of this package is a tax-deductible contribution to The Basilica Landmark.

Block Legend Ticket: $275 per night [FRIDAY IS SOLD OUT!]

Includes free parking at the MCTC ramp adjacent to the Basilica, free catered food and free beverages in the Irish Born Hospitality VIP area across from the PreferredOne stage on the west lawn of the Basilica, access to the Great Clips Skybox and Great Clips Skybox Bar at the Sun Country Airlines stage, and access to indoor bathrooms throughout the evening. This ticket does NOT include access to the FanZone.

$160 of this package is a tax-deductible contribution to The Basilica Landmark.

Hall of Fame Ticket: $375 per night [FRIDAY IS SOLD OUT!]

Includes a Basilica Block Party event shirt, free parking (MCTC ramp adjacent to the Basilica), free catered food & free beverages in the Irish Born Hospitality VIP area across from the PreferredOne stage on the west lawn of the Basilica, access to the FanZone, Great Clips Skybox & Great Clips Skybox Bar at the Sun Country Airlines stage, & access to indoor bathrooms throughout the evening.

$200 of this package is a tax-deductible contribution to The Basilica Landmark.

VIP

Tickets are available by calling 800-514-3849, by going online at etix.com, or in person at the electric fetus record store.

(only single and two-night passes available at the electric fetus)

Congrats ye raffle winners!

Hey there, ye raffle participants of great luck and fortune! Raffle winners are below, plus the bounty that they will receive. Yippee! Contact Leah at 612-317-3432 to claim your prize.

Christine Bonnes

$2,500

Joyce Kliebenstein

$500

Beth Prouty

Sun Country Airline Tickets

Lisa Thompson

Cities 97 Studio C & CD

Bev Schmitz

Cities 97 Studio C & CD

Bridgett Hicks

Windows tablet

Tis some fetching swag

Thou shalt wear it.

Don’t want to wait for the show to get some BBP merch? Well, do we have a deal for you. BBP t-shirts and CDs are available for purchase online. Right now. They’ll be on-site at the event, too, if that’s how you roll.

Volunteer Thineselves

And thanks to North Memorial, the official volunteer sponsor of the Cities97 Basilica Block Party.

VOLUNTEER ME

Online volunteer sign ups will open May 5, 2015. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please fill in all the required contact information (make sure your friends fill out their own), otherwise you won’t be accepted for the job and your friend’s sign up will be deleted too. Questions can be directed to our volunteer coordinator Madeline at 612-317-3457 or mhansmeyer@mary.org.

WHAT TIME ARE THE VOLUNTEER SHIFTS?

Most shifts run from 4-8pm or 7:30pm-event close. There are some shifts from 4pm– event close. Late-shift volunteers are required to assist with event cleanup from 10:30 until the event is closed.

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

WHERE DO VOLUNTEERS ENTER?

On the night you are volunteering, you do not need a ticket for admission. All volunteers can enter through the Volunteer Gate at 15th Street and Laurel Avenue.

PACK MINIMALLY

Your bags will be searched upon entering. There is no place on the grounds to store them safely. Your name will be on a volunteer list. Bring your photo I.D. or driver’s license as you may need it for equipment checkout for your shift. You will also need a photo ID if you plan to purchase beer or wine after your volunteer shift. You may not under any circumstances consume alcohol while volunteering or while wearing your volunteer T-shirt.

WHERE SHOULD I PARK?

Try to walk, bike, bus or carpool. If you plan to drive, arrive early to park in a downtown lot and walk to The Basilica. Parking will be available for a fee at the Dunwoody Institute lot west of The Basilica, the Walker Art Center and Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church.

WHAT DO I DO WHEN I GET THERE?

Once through the Volunteer Gate, volunteers should report to the Volunteer Center located in the Great Hall on the 3rd floor of the Basilica School for check-in. Signs will indicate where you have to check in for your respective volunteer duties. Please stay with your group in your assigned area. T-shirts and equipment will also be handed out at check-in time. Please wear a lightweight T-shirt so that your volunteer shirt can be worn over it. After you have completed your shift, you will need to remove your volunteer T-shirt if you intend to stay on-site. THE SHIRT IS YOURS TO KEEP. A team leader or escort will meet you in the Volunteer Center and show you to your volunteer post.

MORE DETAILS

Alcoholic beverages cannot be consumed before or during your shift. You may not wear your volunteer T-shirt and consume alcohol after your shift–please change into your street clothes or turn your T-shirt inside out.

Please do not bring backpacks. All bags/purses are subject to inspection.
Please do not bring recording equipment or cameras on-site.
Once you come on-site, there is no re-entry.

The Basilica Block Party recycles and composts. As a representative we ask that you do as well.

CAN I BRING IN CHAIRS, UMBRELLAS, CAMERAS, OR PETS?

CAN I BRING A SELFIE STICK?

Nope, sorry. Those can get in the way of the great view of the stage. So please leave those selfie sticks at home.

CAN I BRING IN MY WATER BOTTLE?

Sorry, that would be a no. We do have water fountains onsite and bottled water for sale to quench your thirst.

CAN I BRING A BACKPACK?

No backpacks please. All bags/purses are subject to inspection.

IS THE SITE ACCESSIBLE?

We have seating areas for individuals who require accommodation and a clear view of both the PreferredOne Stage and the Sun Country Airlines Stage. Temporary ped ramps are installed to make it easier to navigate the curb at the Sun Country Airlines Stage.

ARE TICKETS TO THE EVENT TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

No, general admission tickets are not tax deductible. However, a portion of the price of VIP Packages is tax deductible. See more information on these type of tickets in the Tickets section of our website.

IS THERE A GOOD HOTEL NEARBY?

Yes! One of our great sponsors, the Hilton Minneapolis, is offering a discounted rate to all Basilica Block Partiers. The rate will be available until June 12th or until the block of rooms is sold out. The hotel also has some special bonus offers for BBP guests, so check out the link below to find out more and make your reservations.

Stay at Hilton Minneapolis, Play at Basilica Block Party. Rates start at $129. Book your reservations by calling 1-800-HILTONS or visit us here.

NORTHBOUND

Follow the I-94 West exit (Exit 17B). Go north (right) on Lyndale/Hennepin, and north on Hennepin to N 17th Street.

SOUTHBOUND

Take the I-94 West exit (Exit 17B). Stay in the right lane. Go north (right) on Lyndale/Hennepin and north on Hennepin to N 17th Street.

Public parking is available for $5 at the Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC) parking ramp, located across the street from the Basilica. Other public parking is available within walking distance for a fee at the Walker Art Center, Dunwoody Institute, and other downtown area parking ramps.

Free parking is available at the MCTC ramp with the purchase of a VIP ticket. Present your VIP ticket at the entrance of the parking ramp.